Buyer II

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our purchasing team as a Buyer II in Pullman, WA.  

A typical day as a Buyer II might include:  

• Adhering to purchasing policies and practices to ensure highest quality, appropriate inventory levels, timely delivery, and competitive cost from suppliers.
• Assisting in the execution of strategic sourcing plans to support company objectives.
• Learning to identify the risks to SEL's supply chain; including overall market trends, capacity constraints, commodity risks, and business conditions for manufacturers and suppliers.
• Creating and improving supplier partnerships by communicating SEL expectations in accordance with World Class Manufacturing principles and escalating issues that arise.
• Continuously improving in the areas of business professionalism, purchasing fundamentals, time management, data analysis, supply chain management, supplier development, cost reduction strategy development and negotiation techniques.
• Following SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if:

• You hold a B.A./B.S. degree in business, operations, or supply chain; or a combination of relevant education and experience
• You have 3 or more years of experience
• You have intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• You have familiarity working with MRP/ERP systems
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

It is a plus if you have:

• APICS certification and/or ISM certification
• Understanding of electronics technology, manufacturing methods and total quality process
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories:

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.
Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid. 

Location - Pullman, WA

This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area. 

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range: $33.00 - $50.00

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.